Sharing Music with children is my greatest delight!
Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of people,
but from doing something worthwhile.
Goals for the Music Program with Ms. McKay
Classroom Expectations
I believe that all children are doing the best they can at any given
moment. At times, some of them need the Teacher and Parent's assistance
to be truly the best they can be. Generally, they are all able to follow
the rules. When they are not, I have a conference with them to create
a plan. If the problem persists, parents are contacted for support.
The following student responsibilities are discussed, posted and sent
home at the beginning of the year.
Classroom Behavior
1. Be respectful, helpful and stay in your own space.
2. Raise your hand, wait to be recognized, and listen to others.
3. Do your best. Follow directions.
4. Move Quickly and Quietly.
5. Take care of instruments, equipment and materials.
Grading & Assessment
Student's Music Skills are evaluated according to the Washington State
EALR's and Benchmarks for the Arts which can be found at http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/Arts/frameworks/Emusic.aspx.
These benchmarks describe the necessary knowledge and essential skills
students are expected to achieve in the arts. The Renton School District
Scope and Sequence for Music is aligned with the EALR's.
1. The student understands and applies arts knowledge and skills.
2. The student demonstrates thinking skills using artistic processes.
3. The student communicates through the arts (visual arts, music, drama,
and/or dance).
4. The student makes connections within and across the arts to other
disciplines, life, cultures, and work.
Grades will include written assignments, tests, compositions, self-assessment,
teacher observation of skills, and CBPA(classroom-based performance
assessment of the EALRs(Essential Academic Learning Requirements). Students
in 4th and 5th grade have out of class performances or projects included
in their grade. Children also receive daily grades for attitude and
effort.
Numeric grading is as follows:
4 above grade level expectation
3 meets grade level expectation
2 needs extra support from the teacher
1 area of concern
Performance Calendar for Music with Ms. McKay
March is “Music In Our Schools” Month
March 12th “The World’s Largest Concert”
will be televised on Channel 9 at 10am
(all classes participate and families are invited to participate at
home)
Kindergarten and First grade classes invite their families and friends
to visit their Music Class
During Music in our Schools in the month of March.
May 12th (rehearsal) and May 19th “East Hill
Choral Festival” all 5th graders, both at 7:00pm held at McKnight
Middle School
June 11th “Lewis and Clark” play by the
4th Graders
If you have any questions, concerns or comments please drop a note
or call.
Sincerely,
Ms. Lyn McKay, National Board Certified Music Specialist
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